I went to the dark side. Got me a spankin' '06 Multistrada 1000ds S. All the shiny bits, fully "farkled," as they say.
Damn! This mother handles great and moves. Sure, it's kind of a grandpa bike with the saddlebags, etc, but I make the beast with two backsin' love it! [evil] The most confident bike I've ever owned or even ridden.
Just crappy phone pics for now...
Grandpa bike:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/2569825204_5e60c1e6dc.jpg?v=0)
She'll be driftin' bikes by the time she's 10 (in her pajamas, none the less). [evil] Nice choice of pillion... [laugh]
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/2568999365_107126a173.jpg?v=0)
Without the bags:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/2569831824_4b70658e7d.jpg?v=0)
Nice SILS!! [thumbsup]
Hmmm..you and JJGEO and MotoGPFan must be G-pa's as well then, huh?!
Not that I can ride like this, but a nice Multistrada vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl14Vmsw0-w&feature=related
The Sils sound awesome, as does the open clutch. [evil]
I testrode one last year and they ride nice, for a long haul 2-up bike they are on my short list.
I am also interested in these bikes as a 2 up tourer [thumbsup]
Nice ride!! [thumbsup]
Quote from: Manny on June 10, 2008, 10:05:16 PM
Not that I can ride like this, but a nice Multistrada vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl14Vmsw0-w&feature=related
The Sils sound awesome, as does the open clutch. [evil]
The crossing over the lines makes me want to puke.........
look ma' I goin fast! [moto] [puke]
SCHWEEEEEEET RIDE!!! [thumbsup]
Congrats.
sac
It is a step in the right direction...
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2550594969_8affcb26ab.jpg?v=0)
Who was the lucky one that got to ride it home for your busted up ass?
Very nice! [thumbsup]
Now to take it out and get it really dirty! ;D
Congrats! Did you keep the monster too?
GREAT commuter bike!
oooooh, that looks like fun.
i want to go to the road where the video was from
Quote from: TiAvenger on June 11, 2008, 06:49:02 AM
The crossing over the lines makes me want to puke.........
look ma' I goin fast! [moto] [puke]
Generally if it's done safely I see no problem with it. I didn't see the video so I can't comment on that.
I sold my Monster shortly after getting the 'strada. The Monster was sexier, but the 'strada was just...better. :o
Nice ride! [thumbsup]
Very Nice, When I saw the MS I hated it, but now I have really grown fond of the Shape/Look
Now stop taking Pics of it go and [moto] it
Quote from: Triple J on June 11, 2008, 01:37:49 PM
I sold my Monster shortly after getting the 'strada. The Monster was sexier, but the 'strada was just...better. :o
Yep. Well stated. My gf is looking to buy the monster. I don't think I'll need anything else other than the Multi for a while. ;D
Quote from: TiAvenger on June 11, 2008, 06:49:02 AM
The crossing over the lines makes me want to puke.........
Quote from: ato memphis on June 11, 2008, 10:22:54 AM
i want to go to the road where the video was from
That road is in Northern Italy somewhere. Those guys are screwing around for sure, but it nicely showcases the abilities of a well-ridden Multi.
Bick, I rode it home myself. [cheeky] Then put another 200ish miles on her. ;D
She needs a bath, the dirty girl. And a good name...
We'll have to go ride the tall bikes sometime. :D Trailridge?
Quote from: Manny on June 11, 2008, 02:18:15 PM
We'll have to go ride the tall bikes sometime. :D Trailridge?
I am thinking Guenella, Weston, forget the name - the road the goes from Eagle to Rudii Res. is very cool, and not technial, Scofield.
Quote from: Bick on June 11, 2008, 02:36:01 PM
I am thinking Guenella, Weston, forget the name - the road the goes from Eagle to Rudii Res. is very cool, and not technial, Scofield.
Is it clear now? How many miles to, from, and on the dirt (read=how much time would we need to do it)?